word
Idly
Y-dlee
/ˈaɪdliː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
idly
Dictionary meaning
In an idle manner.
Examples
- This is what I always imagined myself doing in the south of France, sitting idly, drinking coffee, watching the people.
Synonyms: lazily
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